Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop warm-up techniques
- In consultation with appropriate personnel, analyse aspects of the human voice, especially those relevant to performers
- Analyse physical problems that can limit movement and physical expression, or cause injury
- In consultation with appropriate personnel, discuss ways to avoid physical and vocal problems and strategies for addressing problems if they arise
- Perform vocal and physical warm-up procedures in preparation for performance activities
- Strengthen and expand vocal and physical technique through regular exercises
- Develop expertise in selected musical theatre repertoire
- In a learning environment listen to and discuss singing techniques associated with major musical theatre genres
- Experiment with register and dynamics to sing in a Broadway belting style
- Experiment with mixing head and chest register when singing to express a range of emotions associated with song storylines
- Experiment with singing techniques associated with songs from British and Australian musical theatre repertoire
- Use body movements, gestures and facial expressions to add depth to the interpretation of songs in line with musical theatre genre
- Practise songs from American, British and Australian musical theatre repertoire in preparation for auditions
- Maintain expertise
- Practise and refine singing techniques relevant to musical theatre
- Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre terminology and trends
- Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own singing skills
- Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique